I feel for that big guy on the cover of Sunday Life
Deluded
A lot of people felt for him it seems.
What was it he did wrong though?
Bertie Blenkinsop
That’s pretty much what he wanted you to do.
Brother Barnabas
He sent naked photos of himself and arranged to meet up for sex…
So that’s wrong now?
Harry Molloy
it is in norn iron
some old queen
I think the point is that his behavior was not appropriate for an MLA. I am sure similar eyebrows would be raised if it was a TD. And he was a member of the policing board which would been considered a security risk.
Brother Barnabas
Admittedly only from ready the first two paragraphs, the “strangers” he was arranging to meet for sex was actually “an undercover Sunday Life reporter”. Sheer scumbaggery on the part of that reporter and that paper.
some old queen
It is only a couple of years since they stopped publishing personal details of gay men out cruising. Most were on suicide watch afterwards.
The may be the sister paper of the Belfast Telegraph but there is no limits to what they do to get a headline. Horrible people.
Deluded
I’m raising my eyebrows at the thought that no other politician has engaged in extracurricular activities.
The article cites “personal security”, a flimsy excuse that supposes he is naïve with people he meets yet simultaneously astute enough to be on the policing board.
rory
Do you remember the Ashley Madison leaks? I can remember unconfirmed tweets about one Irish politician whose name came up (using Oireachtas email no less. On hearing this, one tweeter tried opening an AM account using the Oireachtas email in question. To his delight, the website informed him that said email was taken!)
I think there may have been more than one politician.
At any rate, the press decided that it was none of our business.
I think they were right to do so, although there is an evil part of me that wishes it went public, simply because I don’t like the politician or the party he resides in.
Deluded
Yeah, if the behaviour was counter to their public behaviour* or a policy position, but an affair isn’t a crime (though it is hurtful if the spouse is not aware or doesn’t want to know).
There are actual crimes, real shameful stuff, with actual victims that the press could look at, expose, ensnare if they must.
I think this was a cheap shot at the MLA and a pointless humiliation by the “Newspaper Of The Year”.
*Josh Duggar, for instance, who profited from espousing “family values”.
I will have to watch this, I found Weiner’s behaviour bizarre.
I thought this was interesting: http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/05/anthony-weiner-psychologists “…he seems to have not only a very poor sense of other people’s feelings but a kind of naïve grandiosity about himself…”
(I would note that in contrast Mr Hussey is single).
Kieran NYC
Absolutely no public interest angle to republishing the pictures to shame him.
That paper rivals the Sun for sheer scumbaggery.
petey
only one paper shows the kabul bombing.
Scooperman
Noticed that. No surprise it’s the independent either.
Custo
On the front page.
Cark
No one wants to report a fire in a fireplace.
petey
how clever!
some old queen
Sligo Weekender: Trumps mate has Sligo roots. As opposed to Trump who has polyester ones so.
Lush
:)
Harry Molloy
nice one
some old queen
Loose acrylic dentures when speaking has to be deliberate thing surely?
some old queen
What is really frightening is that the USA equivalent of ISIS may get elected.
@Caroline
What is the English translation for what’s said on that newspaper cover?
Kieran NYC
Apparently that German gunman was just a ‘drama llama’ and online and other bullying has absolutely no psychological effect and professional trolls like Milo Whatshisface are just fine and dandy.
They should put on their big boy pants and get over it.
Or so some commenters on here would have you believe.
I feel for that big guy on the cover of Sunday Life
A lot of people felt for him it seems.
What was it he did wrong though?
That’s pretty much what he wanted you to do.
He sent naked photos of himself and arranged to meet up for sex…
So that’s wrong now?
it is in norn iron
I think the point is that his behavior was not appropriate for an MLA. I am sure similar eyebrows would be raised if it was a TD. And he was a member of the policing board which would been considered a security risk.
Admittedly only from ready the first two paragraphs, the “strangers” he was arranging to meet for sex was actually “an undercover Sunday Life reporter”. Sheer scumbaggery on the part of that reporter and that paper.
It is only a couple of years since they stopped publishing personal details of gay men out cruising. Most were on suicide watch afterwards.
The may be the sister paper of the Belfast Telegraph but there is no limits to what they do to get a headline. Horrible people.
I’m raising my eyebrows at the thought that no other politician has engaged in extracurricular activities.
The article cites “personal security”, a flimsy excuse that supposes he is naïve with people he meets yet simultaneously astute enough to be on the policing board.
Do you remember the Ashley Madison leaks? I can remember unconfirmed tweets about one Irish politician whose name came up (using Oireachtas email no less. On hearing this, one tweeter tried opening an AM account using the Oireachtas email in question. To his delight, the website informed him that said email was taken!)
I think there may have been more than one politician.
At any rate, the press decided that it was none of our business.
I think they were right to do so, although there is an evil part of me that wishes it went public, simply because I don’t like the politician or the party he resides in.
Yeah, if the behaviour was counter to their public behaviour* or a policy position, but an affair isn’t a crime (though it is hurtful if the spouse is not aware or doesn’t want to know).
There are actual crimes, real shameful stuff, with actual victims that the press could look at, expose, ensnare if they must.
I think this was a cheap shot at the MLA and a pointless humiliation by the “Newspaper Of The Year”.
*Josh Duggar, for instance, who profited from espousing “family values”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ4FIGnJknk
I will have to watch this, I found Weiner’s behaviour bizarre.
I thought this was interesting:
http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/05/anthony-weiner-psychologists
“…he seems to have not only a very poor sense of other people’s feelings but a kind of naïve grandiosity about himself…”
(I would note that in contrast Mr Hussey is single).
Absolutely no public interest angle to republishing the pictures to shame him.
That paper rivals the Sun for sheer scumbaggery.
only one paper shows the kabul bombing.
Noticed that. No surprise it’s the independent either.
On the front page.
No one wants to report a fire in a fireplace.
how clever!
Sligo Weekender: Trumps mate has Sligo roots. As opposed to Trump who has polyester ones so.
:)
nice one
Loose acrylic dentures when speaking has to be deliberate thing surely?
What is really frightening is that the USA equivalent of ISIS may get elected.
Its was illegal drugs in ambulance and how very embarressing for commissioner.
I’m sure he’s due a promotion of some sort.
Constant media coverage of mass murders during and post event is sickening. It’s like they’re promoting them.
If it bleeds, it leads.
That’s always something that’s struck me and even more so with the increase of the lone wolf style attacks.
I’d wonder if the media didn’t report on the name or background of the perpetrator would it make any difference in encouragaing further attacks
https://youtu.be/PezlFNTGWv4
An excellent piece.
I remember the Columbine coverage vividly, 24hour news was a novelty here at the time. What I didn’t realise was how utterly misinformed we were.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2009/apr/17/columbine-massacre-gun-crime-us
Apropos.
http://meedia.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/09-bz-1.jpg
@Caroline
What is the English translation for what’s said on that newspaper cover?
Apparently that German gunman was just a ‘drama llama’ and online and other bullying has absolutely no psychological effect and professional trolls like Milo Whatshisface are just fine and dandy.
They should put on their big boy pants and get over it.
Or so some commenters on here would have you believe.